The writing of one line to lead to the next. Written by one person, who allowed ideas that appeared during Tao Te Ching gives a strong impression of being Repetitions, and the manner in which some themes return later This is shown by how the themes evolve and get Read as a flowing continuum from a mind eager to get it all Written without any division into chapters. It must be remembered that the text was originally Worries are over.' Most researchers into the text wouldĪgree with my choice, for several obvious reasons. The last line of chapter 19: 'Abandon knowledge and your Many versions of the Tao Te Ching, it starts with what is here There are other uncertainties about this chapter. Studied was his own habitat, so how could he not react to his Of grief, frustration – even desperation. Of writing his text of 5000 words, had occasional outbursts I have no problem believing that Lao Tzu, in the process Sympathizing with him, doesn't make that much of aĭifference. So, whether it's written by Lao Tzu or somebody Human folly is a recurring theme, and thisĬhapter is more about that than about the author's frustration –Īlthough the latter can come as no surprise. With both mind and heart, so personal reflections are not out In any case, the text as a whole is definitely written Manuscript skipped these lines for some reason. It's just as likely that the copier of the Guodian Probably done by a commentator reflecting on the textīut one single manuscript of old is not conclusive. Suggests that they have been added in this period. Mawangdui, around 200 BC), though, the lines are present. In the oldest known manuscript (from Guodian, c.ģ00 BC), all the lines of this personal nature are missing – The authenticity of this and similar parts of the book. The personal tone has made researchers question Watches people enjoy themselves in their ignorance, while he is There is even something close to anguish showing. It gets personal, which is very rare in the Tao TeĬhing. In this the 20 th chapter, Lao Tzu's tone suddenly changes. Click the image to see the book at Amazon (paid link). The great Taoist philosophy classic by Lao Tzu translated, and each of the 81 chapters extensively commented. Tao Te Ching The Taoism of Lao Tzu Explained.

I am wearied, as if I lacked a home to go to.īecause I am nourished by the great mother. Like a newborn baby who has not learned to smile. Like on the way up to the terrace in the spring.

Other people are joyous, like on the feast of the ox, What's the difference between beautiful and ugly? What's the difference between yes and no?

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu